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Swiss Christmas delights

Geneva is a wonderful city throughout the year, but it really comes alive during the winter months. Its annual Christmas market is located in the Jardin Anglais, next to Lake Geneva, famous for its Flower Clock. The market consists of stalls and chalets selling everything from bespoke goods to delicious street food and traditional favourites, such as cheese fondue and mulled wine.

Strolling around, munching a freshly baked cookie, I took in the smells of roasting chestnuts and warmed my

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